Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She wears her gray fur down. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Shifting liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 pp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jade (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants and is in decent physical shape. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 pp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Amber (150 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'2" and wears a brown shirt with thin white vertical stripes and red pants. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ella embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. She is baby faced.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Pearl embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Shy. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amber (70 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rose (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. She has a very tight haircut. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Valida was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Valida's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Herbalist, who enjoyed hunting, Marbas was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Marshal. He's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Amber (90 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Azurite (11 gp).

Description: This northern man wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Eldon was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Layabout. He bought a greatsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1200 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.